Tails on Trails event set for Saturday

Thursday

Aug 21, 2014 at 8:04 PM

By Annette.Manwell@hollandsentinel.com(616) 546-4270

Hopefully Saturday will be a nice day for a walk … with a dog.The Harbor Humane Society’s annual fundraiser, Tails on Trails, is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, at the Outdoor Discovery Center/Macatawa Greenway, 4212 56th Street, Holland.The location is new, said Sherri Nietering, adoption/foster coordinator for the shelter. Organizers wanted to try a new venue and the Outdoor Discovery Center has the room, she said, adding the event is a good way to collaborate and show off other resources in the area.Like past years, attendees can bring their dog to walk or they can walk a shelter dog. There is no cost for that portion of the event. There will also be a pup walk, Nietering said. Winners will get a prize — but not a puppy.A raffle for a top prize of $600 will take place, with tickets for $1, $5 for six or $20 for 25.Zeus, a Great Dane that lives in Allegan County and is known as the world’s tallest dog, is also supposed to be at the event, Nietering said, adding the dog makes appearances at many of the shelter’s events.Dogs that are available for adoption will be there. Shelter staff will be available to accept applications.There will be food and games for the whole family, Nietering said. There is no charge for admittance and the event is open to the public.For more information, visit harborhuman.org/dogwalk.— Follow this reporter on Facebook or Twitter, @SentinelNetty.